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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.40, 210.57 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.40, 210.57 and 86.22 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.40 : 210.57 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.40/210.57 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.40x = 210.57 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.40x = 18,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,155.35/140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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