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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 210.77 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 210.77 and 125.96 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 210.77 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/210.77 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 210.77 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 26,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548.59/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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