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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.42, 210.24 and 106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.42, 210.24 and 106.07 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.42 : 210.24 = 106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.42/210.24 = 106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.42x = 210.24 × 106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.42x = 22,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300.16/140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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