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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 209.93 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 209.93 and 139.51 is: 207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 209.93 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/209.93 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 209.93 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 29,287.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,287.33/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.92

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