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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.68, 211.02 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.68, 211.02 and 135.01 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.68 : 211.02 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.68/211.02 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.68x = 211.02 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.68x = 28,489.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,489.81/140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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