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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 210.18 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 210.18 and 132.16 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 210.18 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/210.18 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 210.18 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 27,777.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,777.39/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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