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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.37, 210.38 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.37, 210.38 and 107.76 is: 161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.37 : 210.38 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.37/210.38 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.37x = 210.38 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.37x = 22,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,671.41/140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.52

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