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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 210.16 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 210.16 and 130.08 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 210.16 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/210.16 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 210.16 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 27,337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,337.61/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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