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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 211.20 and 89.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 211.20 and 89.45 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 211.20 = 89.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/211.20 = 89.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 211.20 × 89.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 18,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,890.34/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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