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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.21, 210.21 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.21, 210.21 and 67.04 is: 100.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.21 : 210.21 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.21/210.21 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.21x = 210.21 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.21x = 14,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091.43/140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.51

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