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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 211.02 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 211.02 and 92.04 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 211.02 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/211.02 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 211.02 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 19,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,422.28/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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