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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.53, 210.85 and 86.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.53, 210.85 and 86.46 is: 129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.53 : 210.85 = 86.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.53/210.85 = 86.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.53x = 210.85 × 86.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.53x = 18,230.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,230.09/140.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.72

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