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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.17, 208.80 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.17, 208.80 and 131.70 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.17 : 208.80 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.17/208.80 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.17x = 208.80 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.17x = 27,498.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,498.96/139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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