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