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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 210.24 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 210.24 and 126.24 is: 189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 210.24 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/210.24 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 210.24 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 26,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,540.70/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.36

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