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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.87, 211.35 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.87, 211.35 and 86.15 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.87 : 211.35 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.87/211.35 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.87x = 211.35 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.87x = 18,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,207.80/140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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