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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.50, 208.98 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.50, 208.98 and 133.56 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.50 : 208.98 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.50/208.98 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.50x = 208.98 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.50x = 27,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,911.37/139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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