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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.40, 210.12 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.40, 210.12 and 106.08 is: 158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.40 : 210.12 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.40/210.12 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.40x = 210.12 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.40x = 22,289.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289.53/140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.76

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