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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 210.36 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 210.36 and 109.79 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 210.36 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/210.36 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 210.36 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 23,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,095.57/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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