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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 209.94 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 209.94 and 108.28 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 209.94 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/209.94 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 209.94 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 22,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732.30/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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