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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 210.04 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 210.04 and 140 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 210.04 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/210.04 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 210.04 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 29,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,405.60/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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