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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.50, 208.06 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.50, 208.06 and 132.16 is: 198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.50 : 208.06 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.50/208.06 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.50x = 208.06 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.50x = 27,497.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,497.21/138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.54

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