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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 210.21 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 210.21 and 104.10 is: 156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 210.21 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/210.21 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 210.21 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 21,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,882.86/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.19

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