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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 210.30 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 210.30 and 92.16 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 210.30 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/210.30 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 210.30 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 19,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,381.25/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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