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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.68, 209.52 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.68, 209.52 and 133.56 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.68 : 209.52 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.68/209.52 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.68x = 209.52 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.68x = 27,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,983.49/139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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