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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.06, 210.38 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.06, 210.38 and 134.79 is: 202.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 210.38 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/210.38 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 210.38 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 28,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,356.45/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.47

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