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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.79, 210.87 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.79, 210.87 and 137.34 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.79 : 210.87 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.79/210.87 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.79x = 210.87 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.79x = 28,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,961.76/140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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