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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 210.37 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 210.37 and 104.43 is: 156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 210.37 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/210.37 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 210.37 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 21,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,968.94/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.54

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