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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 211.21 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 211.21 and 131.22 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 211.21 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/211.21 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 211.21 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 27,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,714.65/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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