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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.23, 210.20 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.23, 210.20 and 99.53 is: 149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.23 : 210.20 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.23/210.20 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.23x = 210.20 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.23x = 20,920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,920.45/140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.19

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