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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.90, 210.02 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.90, 210.02 and 91.17 is: 136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.90 : 210.02 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.90/210.02 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.90x = 210.02 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.90x = 19,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,147.52/139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.87

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