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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.41, 208.97 and 90.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.41, 208.97 and 90.53 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.41 : 208.97 = 90.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.41/208.97 = 90.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.41x = 208.97 × 90.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.41x = 18,916.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,916.56/139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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