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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 210.17 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 210.17 and 135.46 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 210.17 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/210.17 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 210.17 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 28,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,470.44/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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