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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 210.79 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 210.79 and 85.05 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 210.79 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/210.79 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 210.79 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 17,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927.69/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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