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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 211.02 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 211.02 and 135.12 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 211.02 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/211.02 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 211.02 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 28,513.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,513.02/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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