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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 211.59 and 135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 211.59 and 135.13 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 211.59 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/211.59 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 211.59 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 28,592.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,592.85/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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