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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.95, 209.66 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.95, 209.66 and 136.31 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.95 : 209.66 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.95/209.66 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.95x = 209.66 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.95x = 28,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,577.02/139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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