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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.40, 210.26 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.40, 210.26 and 86.18 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.40 : 210.26 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.40/210.26 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.40x = 210.26 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.40x = 18,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,118.72/140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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