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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 208.98 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 208.98 and 137.94 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 208.98 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/208.98 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 208.98 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 28,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,826.70/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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