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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.30, 208.78 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.30, 208.78 and 135.72 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.30 : 208.78 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.30/208.78 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.30x = 208.78 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.30x = 28,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,335.62/139.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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