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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 209.82 and 103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 209.82 and 103.64 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 209.82 = 103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/209.82 = 103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 209.82 × 103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 21,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,745.74/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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