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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 210.74 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 210.74 and 108.12 is: 162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 210.74 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/210.74 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 210.74 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 22,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,785.21/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.43

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