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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.20, 207.37 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.20, 207.37 and 134.95 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.20 : 207.37 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.20/207.37 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.20x = 207.37 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.20x = 27,983.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,983.91/139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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