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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 211.37 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 211.37 and 86.84 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 211.37 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/211.37 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 211.37 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 18,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,355.37/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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