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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 210.12 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 210.12 and 134.55 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 210.12 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/210.12 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 210.12 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 28,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,271.65/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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