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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 209.95 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 209.95 and 134.28 is: 201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 209.95 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/209.95 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 209.95 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 28,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,190.96/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.16

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