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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.62, 208.07 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.62, 208.07 and 135.68 is: 202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.62 : 208.07 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.62/208.07 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.62x = 208.07 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.62x = 28,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230.94/139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.20

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