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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.87, 211.45 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.87, 211.45 and 135.71 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.87 : 211.45 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.87/211.45 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.87x = 211.45 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.87x = 28,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,694.82/140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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