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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.84, 208.52 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.84, 208.52 and 134.32 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.84 : 208.52 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.84/208.52 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.84x = 208.52 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.84x = 28,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,008.41/139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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