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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 210.56 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 210.56 and 92.45 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 210.56 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/210.56 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 210.56 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 19,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464.76/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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