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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 208.38 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 208.38 and 135.90 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 208.38 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/208.38 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 208.38 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 28,318.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,318.84/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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