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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.83, 208.55 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.83, 208.55 and 132.54 is: 197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.83 : 208.55 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.83/208.55 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.83x = 208.55 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.83x = 27,640.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,640.55/139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.67

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