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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.37, 210.28 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.37, 210.28 and 92.13 is: 138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.37 : 210.28 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.37/210.28 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.37x = 210.28 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.37x = 19,371.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,371.58/140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.01

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