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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.48, 210.48 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.48, 210.48 and 104.24 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.48 : 210.48 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.48/210.48 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.48x = 210.48 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.48x = 21,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,940.44/140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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