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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 208.16 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 208.16 and 136.96 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 208.16 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/208.16 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 208.16 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 28,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,509.59/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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