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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 210.30 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 210.30 and 135.15 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 210.30 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/210.30 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 210.30 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 28,422.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,422.05/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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