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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.72, 207.89 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.72, 207.89 and 132.04 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.72 : 207.89 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.72/207.89 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.72x = 207.89 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.72x = 27,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,449.80/139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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