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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.18, 209.01 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.18, 209.01 and 133.38 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.18 : 209.01 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.18/209.01 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.18x = 209.01 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.18x = 27,877.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,877.75/139.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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