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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.67, 208.10 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.67, 208.10 and 132.79 is: 199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.67 : 208.10 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.67/208.10 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.67x = 208.10 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.67x = 27,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,633.60/138.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.28

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