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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 209.92 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 209.92 and 130.47 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 209.92 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/209.92 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 209.92 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 27,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,387.62/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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