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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 209.88 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 209.88 and 105.84 is: 158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 209.88 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/209.88 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 209.88 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 22,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,213.70/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.49

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