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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.55, 209.73 and 137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.55, 209.73 and 137.93 is: 207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.55 : 209.73 = 137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.55/209.73 = 137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.55x = 209.73 × 137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.55x = 28,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,928.06/139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.30

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