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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.95, 211.16 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.95, 211.16 and 132.47 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.95 : 211.16 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.95/211.16 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.95x = 211.16 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.95x = 27,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,973.22/140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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