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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.45, 210.36 and 137.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.45, 210.36 and 137.41 is: 205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.45 : 210.36 = 137.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.45/210.36 = 137.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.45x = 210.36 × 137.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.45x = 28,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,904.88/140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.80

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