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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 209.44 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 209.44 and 134.36 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 209.44 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/209.44 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 209.44 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 28,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,138.98/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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