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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 211.08 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 211.08 and 86.64 is: 129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 211.08 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/211.08 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 211.08 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 18,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,287.97/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.81

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