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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 210.36 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 210.36 and 109.96 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 210.36 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/210.36 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 210.36 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 23,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131.19/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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