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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 210.22 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 210.22 and 96.83 is: 145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 210.22 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/210.22 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 210.22 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 20,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,355.60/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.29

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