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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 210.04 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 210.04 and 92.10 is: 138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 210.04 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/210.04 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 210.04 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 19,344.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,344.68/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.02

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