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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 211.41 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 211.41 and 135.90 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 211.41 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/211.41 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 211.41 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 28,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,730.62/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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