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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 209.23 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 209.23 and 136.66 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 209.23 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/209.23 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 209.23 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 28,593.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,593.37/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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