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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.22, 209.07 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.22, 209.07 and 132.13 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.22 : 209.07 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.22/209.07 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.22x = 209.07 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.22x = 27,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624.42/139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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