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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 208.08 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 208.08 and 135.36 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 208.08 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/208.08 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 208.08 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 28,165.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,165.71/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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