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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.67, 210.03 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.67, 210.03 and 139.66 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.67 : 210.03 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.67/210.03 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.67x = 210.03 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.67x = 29,331.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,331.74/140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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