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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.50, 211.24 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.50, 211.24 and 129.12 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.50 : 211.24 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.50/211.24 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.50x = 211.24 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.50x = 27,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,275.31/140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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