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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 209.52 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 209.52 and 129.84 is: 193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 209.52 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/209.52 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 209.52 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 27,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,204.08/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.43

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