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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 210.74 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 210.74 and 136.15 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 210.74 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/210.74 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 210.74 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 28,691.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,691.04/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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