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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.19, 209.18 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.19, 209.18 and 135.34 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.19 : 209.18 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.19/209.18 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.19x = 209.18 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.19x = 28,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,310.24/139.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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