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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.21, 210.13 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.21, 210.13 and 101.82 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.21 : 210.13 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.21/210.13 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.21x = 210.13 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.21x = 21,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,394.93/140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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