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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.58, 207.96 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.58, 207.96 and 132.69 is: 197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.58 : 207.96 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.58/207.96 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.58x = 207.96 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.58x = 27,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594.21/139.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.69

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