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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.90, 211.17 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.90, 211.17 and 92.84 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.90 : 211.17 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.90/211.17 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.90x = 211.17 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.90x = 19,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,605.02/140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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