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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 209.67 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 209.67 and 128.55 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 209.67 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/209.67 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 209.67 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 26,953.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,953.08/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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