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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.66, 210.91 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.66, 210.91 and 86.50 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.66 : 210.91 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.66/210.91 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.66x = 210.91 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.66x = 18,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,243.72/140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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