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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 208.67 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 208.67 and 134.77 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 208.67 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/208.67 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 208.67 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 28,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,122.46/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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