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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.44, 210.48 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.44, 210.48 and 132 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.44 : 210.48 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.44/210.48 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.44x = 210.48 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.44x = 27,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,783.36/139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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