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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 210.81 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 210.81 and 130.22 is: 195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 210.81 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/210.81 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 210.81 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 27,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,451.68/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.71

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