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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.11, 210.36 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.11, 210.36 and 137.68 is: 206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.11 : 210.36 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.11/210.36 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.11x = 210.36 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.11x = 28,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962.36/140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.71

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