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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 210.03 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 210.03 and 104.18 is: 156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 210.03 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/210.03 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 210.03 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 21,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,880.93/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.09

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