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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 210.06 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 210.06 and 135.58 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 210.06 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/210.06 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 210.06 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 28,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,479.93/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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