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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.56, 211.36 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.56, 211.36 and 135.28 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.56 : 211.36 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.56/211.36 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.56x = 211.36 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.56x = 28,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,592.78/140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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