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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.34, 208.01 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.34, 208.01 and 134.53 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.34 : 208.01 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.34/208.01 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.34x = 208.01 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.34x = 27,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,983.59/139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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