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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 210.04 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 210.04 and 102 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 210.04 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/210.04 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 210.04 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 21,424.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,424.08/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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