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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.52, 208.92 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.52, 208.92 and 130.52 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.52 : 208.92 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.52/208.92 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.52x = 208.92 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.52x = 27,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,268.24/139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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