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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 207.72 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 207.72 and 130.58 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 207.72 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/207.72 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 207.72 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 27,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,124.08/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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