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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.36, 209.31 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.36, 209.31 and 134.50 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.36 : 209.31 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.36/209.31 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.36x = 209.31 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.36x = 28,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,152.20/139.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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