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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 210.96 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 210.96 and 132.72 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 210.96 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/210.96 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 210.96 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 27,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,998.61/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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