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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 209.64 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 209.64 and 134.94 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 209.64 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/209.64 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 209.64 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 28,288.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,288.82/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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