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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.46, 209.06 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.46, 209.06 and 90.70 is: 135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.46 : 209.06 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.46/209.06 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.46x = 209.06 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.46x = 18,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961.74/139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.97

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