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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 210 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 210 and 92.01 is: 138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 210 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/210 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 210 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 19,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,322.10/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.02

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