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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.38, 210.26 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.38, 210.26 and 99.22 is: 148.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.38 : 210.26 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.38/210.26 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.38x = 210.26 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.38x = 20,862.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,862.00/140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.61

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