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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 209.94 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 209.94 and 127.20 is: 190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 209.94 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/209.94 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 209.94 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 26,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,704.37/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.69

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