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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.50, 209.44 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.50, 209.44 and 130 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.50 : 209.44 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.50/209.44 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.50x = 209.44 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.50x = 27,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,227.20/139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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