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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 210.96 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 210.96 and 92.52 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 210.96 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/210.96 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 210.96 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 19,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,518.02/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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