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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 210.83 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 210.83 and 86.45 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 210.83 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/210.83 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 210.83 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 18,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,224.77/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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