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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 210.72 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 210.72 and 133.01 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 210.72 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/210.72 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 210.72 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 28,026.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,026.81/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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