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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 211.92 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 211.92 and 138.96 is: 209.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 211.92 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/211.92 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 211.92 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 29,448.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,448.40/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.57

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