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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 210.08 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 210.08 and 99.52 is: 149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 210.08 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/210.08 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 210.08 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 20,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,907.16/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.17

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