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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.47, 210.56 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.47, 210.56 and 89.15 is: 133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.47 : 210.56 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.47/210.56 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.47x = 210.56 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.47x = 18,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,771.42/140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.63

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