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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 210.69 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 210.69 and 134.43 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 210.69 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/210.69 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 210.69 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 28,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,323.06/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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