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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 208.94 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 208.94 and 132.34 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 208.94 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/208.94 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 208.94 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 27,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651.12/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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