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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.60, 209.40 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.60, 209.40 and 138.80 is: 208.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.60 : 209.40 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.60/209.40 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.60x = 209.40 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.60x = 29,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,064.72/139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.20

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