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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 211 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 211 and 86.68 is: 129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 211 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/211 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 211 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 18,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,289.48/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.94

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