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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 210.56 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 210.56 and 139.22 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 210.56 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/210.56 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 210.56 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 29,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,312.41/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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