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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.31, 210.33 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.31, 210.33 and 106.11 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.31 : 210.33 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.31/210.33 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.31x = 210.33 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.31x = 22,318.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,318.12/140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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