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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 210.39 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 210.39 and 96.76 is: 145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 210.39 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/210.39 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 210.39 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 20,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,357.24/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.08

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