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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.42, 210.72 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.42, 210.72 and 96.96 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.42 : 210.72 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.42/210.72 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.42x = 210.72 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.42x = 20,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,431.41/140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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