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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 210.87 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 210.87 and 86.67 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 210.87 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/210.87 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 210.87 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 18,276.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,276.10/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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