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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 210.48 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 210.48 and 131.50 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 210.48 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/210.48 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 210.48 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 27,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,678.12/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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