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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.40, 209.10 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.40, 209.10 and 90.80 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.40 : 209.10 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.40/209.10 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.40x = 209.10 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.40x = 18,986.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,986.28/139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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