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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 211.17 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 211.17 and 130.79 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 211.17 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/211.17 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 211.17 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 27,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,618.92/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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