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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 210.42 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 210.42 and 103.68 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 210.42 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/210.42 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 210.42 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 21,816.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,816.35/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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