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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 209.45 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 209.45 and 133.69 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 209.45 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/209.45 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 209.45 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 28,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,001.37/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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