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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.68, 210.66 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.68, 210.66 and 92.44 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.68 : 210.66 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.68/210.66 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.68x = 210.66 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.68x = 19,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473.41/140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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