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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.25, 210.53 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.25, 210.53 and 99.55 is: 149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.25 : 210.53 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.25/210.53 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.25x = 210.53 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.25x = 20,958.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,958.26/140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.44

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