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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.42, 210.47 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.42, 210.47 and 108.16 is: 162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.42 : 210.47 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.42/210.47 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.42x = 210.47 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.42x = 22,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,763.37/140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.11

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