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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.30, 210.72 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.30, 210.72 and 128.88 is: 193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.30 : 210.72 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.30/210.72 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.30x = 210.72 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.30x = 27,156.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,156.56/140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.55

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