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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.34, 208.71 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.34, 208.71 and 136.58 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.34 : 208.71 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.34/208.71 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.34x = 208.71 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.34x = 28,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,504.57/139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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