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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.87, 192.70 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.87, 192.70 and 90.66 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.87 : 192.70 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.87/192.70 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.87x = 192.70 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.87x = 17,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,470.18/139.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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