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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 210.41 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 210.41 and 135.63 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 210.41 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/210.41 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 210.41 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 28,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,537.72/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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