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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.45, 210.87 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.45, 210.87 and 140.04 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.45 : 210.87 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.45/210.87 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.45x = 210.87 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.45x = 29,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,530.23/140.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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