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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.99, 208.93 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.99, 208.93 and 136.35 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.99 : 208.93 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.99/208.93 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.99x = 208.93 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.99x = 28,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,487.85/139.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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