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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 208.66 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 208.66 and 134.80 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 208.66 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/208.66 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 208.66 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 28,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,127.37/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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