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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.40, 209.06 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.40, 209.06 and 90.62 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.40 : 209.06 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.40/209.06 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.40x = 209.06 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.40x = 18,944.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,944.39/139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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