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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 207.85 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 207.85 and 136.10 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 207.85 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/207.85 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 207.85 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 28,287.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287.65/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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