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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.68, 217.82 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.68, 217.82 and 140 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.68 : 217.82 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.68/217.82 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.68x = 217.82 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.68x = 30,494.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,494.80/145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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