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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.21, 209.90 and 85.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.21, 209.90 and 85.94 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.21 : 209.90 = 85.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.21/209.90 = 85.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.21x = 209.90 × 85.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.21x = 18,037.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,037.97/140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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