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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 208.44 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 208.44 and 132.66 is: 198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 208.44 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/208.44 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 208.44 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 27,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651.65/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.99

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