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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 208.77 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 208.77 and 91.13 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 208.77 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/208.77 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 208.77 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 19,024.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,024.17/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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