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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 210.93 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 210.93 and 86.62 is: 129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 210.93 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/210.93 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 210.93 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 18,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270.76/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.85

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