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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 210.16 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 210.16 and 86.12 is: 128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 210.16 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/210.16 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 210.16 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 18,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,098.98/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.98

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