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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.62, 208.14 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.62, 208.14 and 132.86 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.62 : 208.14 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.62/208.14 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.62x = 208.14 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.62x = 27,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653.48/138.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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