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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.88, 209.51 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.88, 209.51 and 136.44 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.88 : 209.51 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.88/209.51 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.88x = 209.51 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.88x = 28,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,584.86/139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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