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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 210.73 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 210.73 and 135.31 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 210.73 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/210.73 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 210.73 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 28,513.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,513.88/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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