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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 208.75 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 208.75 and 134.92 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 208.75 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/208.75 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 208.75 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 28,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,164.55/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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