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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 209.68 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 209.68 and 131.84 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 209.68 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/209.68 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 209.68 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 27,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,644.21/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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