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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.31, 210.47 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.31, 210.47 and 126.54 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.31 : 210.47 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.31/210.47 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.31x = 210.47 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.31x = 26,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,632.24/140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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