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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.92, 211.45 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.92, 211.45 and 86.14 is: 129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.92 : 211.45 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.92/211.45 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.92x = 211.45 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.92x = 18,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,213.32/140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.24

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