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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.99, 210 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.99, 210 and 137.73 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.99 : 210 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.99/210 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.99x = 210 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.99x = 28,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,923.30/139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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