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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.17, 208.84 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.17, 208.84 and 138.02 is: 207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.17 : 208.84 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.17/208.84 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.17x = 208.84 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.17x = 28,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,823.41/139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.11

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