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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 212.01 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 212.01 and 132.36 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 212.01 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/212.01 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 212.01 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 28,061.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061.64/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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