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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.03, 209.97 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.03, 209.97 and 99.44 is: 149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.03 : 209.97 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.03/209.97 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.03x = 209.97 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.03x = 20,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,878.37/140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.10

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