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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.84, 210.28 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.84, 210.28 and 132.65 is: 198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.84 : 210.28 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.84/210.28 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.84x = 210.28 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.84x = 27,892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892.98/140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.05

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