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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 210 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 210 and 126.34 is: 189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 210 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/210 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 210 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 26,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,531.40/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.32

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