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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.63, 208.22 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.63, 208.22 and 132.07 is: 198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.63 : 208.22 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.63/208.22 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.63x = 208.22 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.63x = 27,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,499.62/138.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.37

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