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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.67, 208 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.67, 208 and 134.87 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.67 : 208 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.67/208 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.67x = 208 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.67x = 28,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,052.96/139.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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