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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 209.87 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 209.87 and 101.44 is: 151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 209.87 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/209.87 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 209.87 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 21,289.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,289.21/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.94

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