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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.04, 207.23 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.04, 207.23 and 135.97 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.04 : 207.23 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.04/207.23 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.04x = 207.23 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.04x = 28,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,176.72/139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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