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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 211.05 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 211.05 and 132.20 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 211.05 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/211.05 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 211.05 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 27,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,900.81/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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