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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.60, 209.55 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.60, 209.55 and 134.84 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.60 : 209.55 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.60/209.55 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.60x = 209.55 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.60x = 28,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,255.72/139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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