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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.46, 210.49 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.46, 210.49 and 103.61 is: 155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.46 : 210.49 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.46/210.49 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.46x = 210.49 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.46x = 21,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808.87/140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.27

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