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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.96, 210.90 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.96, 210.90 and 127.64 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.96 : 210.90 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.96/210.90 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.96x = 210.90 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.96x = 26,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,919.28/140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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