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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.92, 211.73 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.92, 211.73 and 140.10 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.92 : 211.73 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.92/211.73 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.92x = 211.73 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.92x = 29,662.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,662.67/141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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