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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 210.21 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 210.21 and 135.29 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 210.21 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/210.21 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 210.21 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 28,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439.31/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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