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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 211.74 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 211.74 and 133.66 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 211.74 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/211.74 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 211.74 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 28,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,301.17/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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