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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.82, 209.49 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.82, 209.49 and 134.84 is: 202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.82 : 209.49 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.82/209.49 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.82x = 209.49 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.82x = 28,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247.63/139.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.03

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