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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.65, 207.60 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.65, 207.60 and 135.56 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.65 : 207.60 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.65/207.60 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.65x = 207.60 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.65x = 28,142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,142.26/139.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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