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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.41, 210.34 and 90.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.41, 210.34 and 90.87 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.41 : 210.34 = 90.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.41/210.34 = 90.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.41x = 210.34 × 90.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.41x = 19,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113.60/140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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