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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 211.11 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 211.11 and 108.20 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 211.11 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/211.11 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 211.11 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 22,842.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842.10/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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