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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.46, 208.37 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.46, 208.37 and 134.68 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.46 : 208.37 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.46/208.37 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.46x = 208.37 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.46x = 28,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,062.58/139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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