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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.93, 210.22 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.93, 210.22 and 137.28 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.93 : 210.22 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.93/210.22 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.93x = 210.22 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.93x = 28,859.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,859.00/140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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