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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 210.80 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 210.80 and 104.49 is: 156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 210.80 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/210.80 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 210.80 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 22,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,026.75/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.96

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