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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 210.54 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 210.54 and 105.96 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 210.54 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/210.54 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 210.54 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 22,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,308.82/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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