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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 211.31 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 211.31 and 92.07 is: 138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 211.31 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/211.31 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 211.31 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 19,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,455.20/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.01

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