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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 210.31 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 210.31 and 101.73 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 210.31 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/210.31 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 210.31 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 21,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,394.58/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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