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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.25, 210.42 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.25, 210.42 and 101.66 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.25 : 210.42 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.25/210.42 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.25x = 210.42 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.25x = 21,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,391.62/140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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