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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 210.55 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 210.55 and 126.06 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 210.55 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/210.55 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 210.55 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 26,541.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,541.93/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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