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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.56, 209.15 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.56, 209.15 and 135.98 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.56 : 209.15 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.56/209.15 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.56x = 209.15 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.56x = 28,439.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439.79/139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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