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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 211.30 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 211.30 and 89.22 is: 133.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 211.30 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/211.30 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 211.30 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 18,852.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,852.19/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.94

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