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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 210.94 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 210.94 and 126.86 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 210.94 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/210.94 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 210.94 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 26,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,759.85/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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