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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.25, 209.82 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.25, 209.82 and 131.61 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.25 : 209.82 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.25/209.82 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.25x = 209.82 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.25x = 27,615.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,615.69/140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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