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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 210.24 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 210.24 and 127.60 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 210.24 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/210.24 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 210.24 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 26,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,826.62/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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