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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 210.36 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 210.36 and 108.08 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 210.36 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/210.36 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 210.36 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 22,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735.71/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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