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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.48, 208.68 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.48, 208.68 and 132.64 is: 198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.48 : 208.68 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.48/208.68 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.48x = 208.68 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.48x = 27,679.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,679.32/139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.45

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