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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 211.03 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 211.03 and 132.51 is: 198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 211.03 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/211.03 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 211.03 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 27,963.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,963.82/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.41

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