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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.90, 211.68 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.90, 211.68 and 135.50 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.90 : 211.68 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.90/211.68 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.90x = 211.68 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.90x = 28,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,681.58/140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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