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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 210.12 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 210.12 and 101.52 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 210.12 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/210.12 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 210.12 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 21,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,331.38/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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