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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.23, 209.09 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.23, 209.09 and 133.72 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.23 : 209.09 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.23/209.09 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.23x = 209.09 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.23x = 27,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,958.32/139.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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