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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.32, 208.71 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.32, 208.71 and 132.03 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.32 : 208.71 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.32/208.71 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.32x = 208.71 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.32x = 27,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,555.98/139.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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