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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.31, 208.47 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.31, 208.47 and 131.51 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.31 : 208.47 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.31/208.47 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.31x = 208.47 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.31x = 27,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,414.85/139.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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