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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 211.31 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 211.31 and 89.30 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 211.31 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/211.31 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 211.31 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 18,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,870.40/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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