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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.38 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.38 and 134.52 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.38 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.38 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.38 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 28,031.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,031.28/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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