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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.98, 193.16 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.98, 193.16 and 90.90 is: 125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.98 : 193.16 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.98/193.16 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.98x = 193.16 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.98x = 17,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,558.24/139.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.43

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