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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.36, 207.56 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.36, 207.56 and 132 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.36 : 207.56 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.36/207.56 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.36x = 207.56 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.36x = 27,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,397.92/139.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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