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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.38, 208.76 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.38, 208.76 and 135.94 is: 203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.38 : 208.76 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.38/208.76 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.38x = 208.76 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.38x = 28,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,377.97/139.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.60

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