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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.26, 208.46 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.26, 208.46 and 131.58 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.26 : 208.46 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.26/208.46 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.26x = 208.46 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.26x = 27,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,429.17/139.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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