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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 208.91 and 131.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 208.91 and 131.09 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 208.91 = 131.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/208.91 = 131.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 208.91 × 131.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 27,385.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,385.30/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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