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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.64, 209.73 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.64, 209.73 and 131 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.64 : 209.73 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.64/209.73 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.64x = 209.73 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.64x = 27,474.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,474.63/139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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