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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 210.04 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 210.04 and 135.38 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 210.04 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/210.04 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 210.04 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 28,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,434.44/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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