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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.65, 210.62 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.65, 210.62 and 136.55 is: 204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.65 : 210.62 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.65/210.62 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.65x = 210.62 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.65x = 28,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,758.43/140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.47

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