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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.72, 212.40 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.72, 212.40 and 140.19 is: 210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.72 : 212.40 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.72/212.40 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.72x = 212.40 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.72x = 29,776.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,776.36/141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.11

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