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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.86, 210.24 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.86, 210.24 and 132.66 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.86 : 210.24 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.86/210.24 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.86x = 210.24 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.86x = 27,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,890.44/139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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