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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.50, 207.92 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.50, 207.92 and 132.64 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.50 : 207.92 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.50/207.92 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.50x = 207.92 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.50x = 27,578.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,578.51/139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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