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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 211.82 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 211.82 and 138.21 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 211.82 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/211.82 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 211.82 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 29,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,274.16/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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