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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 208.71 and 133.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 208.71 and 133.19 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 208.71 = 133.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/208.71 = 133.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 208.71 × 133.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 27,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,797.42/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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