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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 193.02 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 193.02 and 90.74 is: 125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 193.02 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/193.02 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 193.02 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 17,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,514.78/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.15

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