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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.02, 207.96 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.02, 207.96 and 130.83 is: 195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.02 : 207.96 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.02/207.96 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.02x = 207.96 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.02x = 27,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,207.41/139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.71

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