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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.71, 208.74 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.71, 208.74 and 134.93 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.71 : 208.74 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.71/208.74 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.71x = 208.74 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.71x = 28,165.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,165.10/139.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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