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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.31, 209.82 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.31, 209.82 and 86.22 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.31 : 209.82 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.31/209.82 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.31x = 209.82 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.31x = 18,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,090.68/140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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