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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.35, 210.93 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.35, 210.93 and 134.95 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.35 : 210.93 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.35/210.93 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.35x = 210.93 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.35x = 28,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,465.00/140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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