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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 210.60 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 210.60 and 140.70 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 210.60 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/210.60 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 210.60 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 29,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,631.42/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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