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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 210.98 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 210.98 and 85.89 is: 128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 210.98 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/210.98 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 210.98 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 18,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,120.06/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.77

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