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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.93, 208.73 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.93, 208.73 and 136.28 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.93 : 208.73 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.93/208.73 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.93x = 208.73 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.93x = 28,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,445.82/139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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