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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 208.77 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 208.77 and 128.52 is: 191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 208.77 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/208.77 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 208.77 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 26,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,831.12/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.60

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