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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.34, 208.77 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.34, 208.77 and 134.30 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.34 : 208.77 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.34/208.77 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.34x = 208.77 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.34x = 28,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,037.81/139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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