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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.40, 210.33 and 97.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.40, 210.33 and 97.09 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.40 : 210.33 = 97.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.40/210.33 = 97.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.40x = 210.33 × 97.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.40x = 20,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,420.94/140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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