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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.77, 210.71 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.77, 210.71 and 130.97 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.77 : 210.71 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.77/210.71 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.77x = 210.71 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.77x = 27,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,597.54/139.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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