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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.67, 211.14 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.67, 211.14 and 132.03 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.67 : 211.14 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.67/211.14 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.67x = 211.14 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.67x = 27,876.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,876.81/140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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