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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 210.73 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 210.73 and 131.04 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 210.73 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/210.73 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 210.73 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 27,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,613.73/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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