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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.72, 209.74 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.72, 209.74 and 136.04 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.72 : 209.74 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.72/209.74 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.72x = 209.74 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.72x = 28,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,533.03/139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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