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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.40, 210.42 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.40, 210.42 and 104.31 is: 156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.40 : 210.42 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.40/210.42 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.40x = 210.42 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.40x = 21,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,948.91/140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.33

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