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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 209.96 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 209.96 and 99.43 is: 148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 209.96 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/209.96 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 209.96 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 20,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,876.32/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.90

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