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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 210.80 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 210.80 and 86.59 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 210.80 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/210.80 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 210.80 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 18,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,253.17/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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