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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 209.85 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 209.85 and 101.44 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 209.85 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/209.85 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 209.85 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 21,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,287.18/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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