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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.89, 193.17 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.89, 193.17 and 90.81 is: 125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.89 : 193.17 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.89/193.17 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.89x = 193.17 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.89x = 17,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,541.77/139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.40

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