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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 211.68 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 211.68 and 140.16 is: 211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 211.68 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/211.68 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 211.68 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 29,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,669.07/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.68

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