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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.21, 209.93 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.21, 209.93 and 105.87 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.21 : 209.93 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.21/209.93 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.21x = 209.93 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.21x = 22,224.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,224.76/140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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