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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 210.12 and 101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 210.12 and 101.13 is: 151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 210.12 = 101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/210.12 = 101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 210.12 × 101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 21,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,249.44/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.54

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