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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 210.03 and 104.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 210.03 and 104.05 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 210.03 = 104.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/210.03 = 104.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 210.03 × 104.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 21,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853.62/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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