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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.90, 209.70 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.90, 209.70 and 91.18 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.90 : 209.70 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.90/209.70 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.90x = 209.70 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.90x = 19,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,120.45/139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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