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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 210.83 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 210.83 and 92.46 is: 138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 210.83 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/210.83 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 210.83 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 19,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,492.88/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.63

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