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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.38, 210.88 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.38, 210.88 and 135.77 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.38 : 210.88 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.38/210.88 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.38x = 210.88 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.38x = 28,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,630.72/140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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