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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 208.92 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 208.92 and 132 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 208.92 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/208.92 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 208.92 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 27,577.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,577.44/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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