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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.80, 209.88 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.80, 209.88 and 133.50 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.80 : 209.88 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.80/209.88 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.80x = 209.88 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.80x = 28,018.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,018.98/139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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