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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 210.10 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 210.10 and 135.42 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 210.10 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/210.10 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 210.10 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 28,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,450.62/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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