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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 209.26 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 209.26 and 136.39 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 209.26 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/209.26 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 209.26 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 28,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,540.97/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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