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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.92, 210.14 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.92, 210.14 and 131.28 is: 197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.92 : 210.14 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.92/210.14 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.92x = 210.14 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.92x = 27,587.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,587.18/139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.16

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