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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.12, 208.32 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.12, 208.32 and 135.01 is: 202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.12 : 208.32 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.12/208.32 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.12x = 208.32 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.12x = 28,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,125.04/139.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.17

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