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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 208.54 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 208.54 and 130.95 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 208.54 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/208.54 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 208.54 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 27,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308.48/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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