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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.96, 211.50 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.96, 211.50 and 92.88 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.96 : 211.50 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.96/211.50 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.96x = 211.50 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.96x = 19,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644.12/140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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