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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 209.76 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 209.76 and 92.08 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 209.76 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/209.76 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 209.76 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 19,314.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,314.70/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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