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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.08, 207.21 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.08, 207.21 and 132.20 is: 196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.08 : 207.21 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.08/207.21 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.08x = 207.21 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.08x = 27,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392.13/139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.95

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