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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.17, 209.94 and 99.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.17, 209.94 and 99.46 is: 148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.17 : 209.94 = 99.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.17/209.94 = 99.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.17x = 209.94 × 99.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.17x = 20,880.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,880.63/140.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.97

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