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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 210.51 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 210.51 and 86.58 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 210.51 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/210.51 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 210.51 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 18,225.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,225.96/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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