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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 210.66 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 210.66 and 138.36 is: 207.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 210.66 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/210.66 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 210.66 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 29,146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,146.92/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.07

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