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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 209.79 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 209.79 and 134.87 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 209.79 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/209.79 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 209.79 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 28,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,293.33/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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