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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.50, 210.59 and 106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.50, 210.59 and 106.15 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.50 : 210.59 = 106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.50/210.59 = 106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.50x = 210.59 × 106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.50x = 22,354.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,354.13/140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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