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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.90, 211.06 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.90, 211.06 and 129.56 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.90 : 211.06 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.90/211.06 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.90x = 211.06 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.90x = 27,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,344.93/140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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