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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 211.14 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 211.14 and 92.70 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 211.14 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/211.14 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 211.14 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 19,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572.68/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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