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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 211.35 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 211.35 and 135.60 is: 203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 211.35 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/211.35 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 211.35 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 28,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,659.06/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.69

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