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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.03, 209.04 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.03, 209.04 and 135.22 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.03 : 209.04 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.03/209.04 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.03x = 209.04 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.03x = 28,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,266.39/140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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