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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 210.64 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 210.64 and 137.19 is: 205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 210.64 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/210.64 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 210.64 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 28,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,895.96/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.48

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