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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 209.95 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 209.95 and 101.92 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 209.95 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/209.95 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 209.95 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 21,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,398.10/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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