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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.29, 207.49 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.29, 207.49 and 132.27 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.29 : 207.49 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.29/207.49 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.29x = 207.49 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.29x = 27,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,444.37/139.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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