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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 210.38 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 210.38 and 132.66 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 210.38 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/210.38 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 210.38 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 27,909.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,909.01/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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