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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.20, 207.32 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.20, 207.32 and 134.16 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.20 : 207.32 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.20/207.32 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.20x = 207.32 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.20x = 27,814.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814.05/139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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