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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.73, 208.31 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.73, 208.31 and 132.44 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.73 : 208.31 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.73/208.31 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.73x = 208.31 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.73x = 27,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,586.87/139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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