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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.15, 209.83 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.15, 209.83 and 85.68 is: 128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.15 : 209.83 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.15/209.83 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.15x = 209.83 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.15x = 17,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978.02/140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.27

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