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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.25, 210.11 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.25, 210.11 and 134.31 is: 201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.25 : 210.11 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.25/210.11 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.25x = 210.11 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.25x = 28,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219.20/140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.21

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