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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.13, 208.38 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.13, 208.38 and 135.69 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.13 : 208.38 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.13/208.38 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.13x = 208.38 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.13x = 28,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274.81/139.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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