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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 210.26 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 210.26 and 92.12 is: 138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 210.26 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/210.26 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 210.26 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 19,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,369.15/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.04

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