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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 208.26 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 208.26 and 132.57 is: 198.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 208.26 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/208.26 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 208.26 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 27,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,609.03/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.63

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