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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.30, 209.97 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.30, 209.97 and 108.30 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.30 : 209.97 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.30/209.97 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.30x = 209.97 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.30x = 22,739.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,739.75/140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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