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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 209.81 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 209.81 and 131.91 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 209.81 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/209.81 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 209.81 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 27,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675.38/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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