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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.80, 210.04 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.80, 210.04 and 130.36 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.80 : 210.04 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.80/210.04 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.80x = 210.04 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.80x = 27,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,380.81/140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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