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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.00, 209.86 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.00, 209.86 and 99.41 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.00 : 209.86 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.00/209.86 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.00x = 209.86 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.00x = 20,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,860.88/140.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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