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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.46, 209.49 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.46, 209.49 and 126.69 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.46 : 209.49 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.46/209.49 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.46x = 209.49 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.46x = 26,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,540.29/140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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