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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 210.17 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 210.17 and 101.64 is: 152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 210.17 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/210.17 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 210.17 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 21,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,361.17/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.23

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