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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 207.92 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 207.92 and 131.92 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 207.92 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/207.92 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 207.92 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 27,428.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428.81/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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