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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.96, 210.32 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.96, 210.32 and 136.32 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.96 : 210.32 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.96/210.32 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.96x = 210.32 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.96x = 28,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,670.25/139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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