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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 208.78 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 208.78 and 137.54 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 208.78 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/208.78 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 208.78 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 28,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,715.60/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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