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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.25, 210.38 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.25, 210.38 and 131.97 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.25 : 210.38 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.25/210.38 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.25x = 210.38 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.25x = 27,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,763.19/140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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