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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 211.20 and 86.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 211.20 and 86.71 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 211.20 = 86.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/211.20 = 86.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 211.20 × 86.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 18,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,313.15/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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