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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 192.68 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 192.68 and 90.56 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 192.68 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/192.68 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 192.68 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 17,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449.10/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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