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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 210.08 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 210.08 and 109.74 is: 164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 210.08 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/210.08 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 210.08 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 23,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,054.18/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.27

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