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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 209.96 and 101.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 209.96 and 101.37 is: 151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 209.96 = 101.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/209.96 = 101.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 209.96 × 101.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 21,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,282.60/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.92

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