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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 208.70 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 208.70 and 90.58 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 208.70 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/208.70 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 208.70 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 18,904.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,904.05/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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