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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.92, 209.88 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.92, 209.88 and 136.12 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.92 : 209.88 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.92/209.88 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.92x = 209.88 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.92x = 28,568.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,568.87/140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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