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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.80, 209.70 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.80, 209.70 and 133.05 is: 199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.80 : 209.70 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.80/209.70 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.80x = 209.70 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.80x = 27,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,900.59/139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.58

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