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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.80, 209.96 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.80, 209.96 and 137.90 is: 207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.80 : 209.96 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.80/209.96 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.80x = 209.96 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.80x = 28,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,953.48/139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.11

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