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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.30, 210.55 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.30, 210.55 and 97.26 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.30 : 210.55 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.30/210.55 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.30x = 210.55 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.30x = 20,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,479.00/140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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