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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.94, 193.21 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.94, 193.21 and 90.23 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.94 : 193.21 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.94/193.21 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.94x = 193.21 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.94x = 17,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,433.34/139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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