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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.14, 208.48 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.14, 208.48 and 133.81 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.14 : 208.48 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.14/208.48 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.14x = 208.48 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.14x = 27,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,896.49/139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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