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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.43, 208.87 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.43, 208.87 and 130.93 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.43 : 208.87 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.43/208.87 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.43x = 208.87 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.43x = 27,347.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,347.35/139.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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