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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 209.95 and 109.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 209.95 and 109.21 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 209.95 = 109.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/209.95 = 109.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 209.95 × 109.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 22,928.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,928.64/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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