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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.48 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.48 and 134.08 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.48 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.48 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.48 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 27,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,953.00/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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