Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 210 and 131.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140, 210 and 131.72 is: 197.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140 : 210 = 131.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140/210 = 131.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140x = 210 × 131.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140x = 27,661.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,661.20/140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197.58
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