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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 210.16 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 210.16 and 136.12 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 210.16 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/210.16 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 210.16 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 28,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,606.98/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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