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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.33, 208.56 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.33, 208.56 and 137.50 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.33 : 208.56 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.33/208.56 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.33x = 208.56 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.33x = 28,677
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,677/139.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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