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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 209.70 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 209.70 and 85.32 is: 127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 209.70 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/209.70 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 209.70 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 17,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,891.60/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.68

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