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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.26, 210.54 and 103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.26, 210.54 and 103.58 is: 155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.26 : 210.54 = 103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.26/210.54 = 103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.26x = 210.54 × 103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.26x = 21,808.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808.26/140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.49

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