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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.89, 211.41 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.89, 211.41 and 85.91 is: 128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.89 : 211.41 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.89/211.41 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.89x = 211.41 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.89x = 18,162.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,162.23/140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.91

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