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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.84, 211.28 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.84, 211.28 and 135.37 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.84 : 211.28 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.84/211.28 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.84x = 211.28 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.84x = 28,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,600.97/140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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