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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 211.26 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 211.26 and 85.98 is: 129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 211.26 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/211.26 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 211.26 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 18,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,164.13/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.04

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