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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.37, 208.73 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.37, 208.73 and 135.27 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.37 : 208.73 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.37/208.73 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.37x = 208.73 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.37x = 28,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,234.48/139.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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