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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.28, 207.72 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.28, 207.72 and 133.20 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.28 : 207.72 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.28/207.72 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.28x = 207.72 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.28x = 27,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,668.30/139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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