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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 210.29 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 210.29 and 107.51 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 210.29 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/210.29 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 210.29 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 22,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606.69/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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