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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.88, 211.41 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.88, 211.41 and 92.19 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.88 : 211.41 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.88/211.41 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.88x = 211.41 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.88x = 19,489.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,489.89/140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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