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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 210.96 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 210.96 and 132.22 is: 198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 210.96 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/210.96 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 210.96 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 27,893.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,893.13/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.61

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