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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.97, 209.12 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.97, 209.12 and 135.18 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.97 : 209.12 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.97/209.12 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.97x = 209.12 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.97x = 28,268.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,268.17/139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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