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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.21, 208.25 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.21, 208.25 and 130.70 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.21 : 208.25 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.21/208.25 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.21x = 208.25 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.21x = 27,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,218.28/139.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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