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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 210.06 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 210.06 and 86.06 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 210.06 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/210.06 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 210.06 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 18,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,077.76/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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