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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.38, 211.02 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.38, 211.02 and 136.06 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.38 : 211.02 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.38/211.02 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.38x = 211.02 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.38x = 28,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711.38/140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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