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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 193.16 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 193.16 and 90.86 is: 125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 193.16 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/193.16 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 193.16 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 17,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,549.10/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.38

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