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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 209.18 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 209.18 and 130.13 is: 194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 209.18 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/209.18 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 209.18 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 27,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,220.59/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.24

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