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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 209.94 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 209.94 and 133.56 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 209.94 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/209.94 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 209.94 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 28,039.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,039.59/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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