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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 210.81 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 210.81 and 136.91 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 210.81 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/210.81 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 210.81 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 28,860.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,860.94/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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