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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 210.16 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 210.16 and 85.33 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 210.16 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/210.16 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 210.16 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 17,932.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,932.95/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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