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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 210.78 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 210.78 and 133.86 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 210.78 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/210.78 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 210.78 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 28,215.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,215.01/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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