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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 210.17 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 210.17 and 105.20 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 210.17 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/210.17 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 210.17 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 22,108.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,108.83/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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