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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.99, 211.37 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.99, 211.37 and 86.86 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.99 : 211.37 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.99/211.37 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.99x = 211.37 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.99x = 18,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,359.43/140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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