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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.96, 193.03 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.96, 193.03 and 90.19 is: 124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.96 : 193.03 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.96/193.03 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.96x = 193.03 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.96x = 17,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,409.38/139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.39

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