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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.31, 210.63 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.31, 210.63 and 131.81 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.31 : 210.63 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.31/210.63 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.31x = 210.63 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.31x = 27,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,762.09/140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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