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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.53, 207.84 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.53, 207.84 and 134.63 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.53 : 207.84 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.53/207.84 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.53x = 207.84 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.53x = 27,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,979.79/139.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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