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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 210.24 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 210.24 and 106.14 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 210.24 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/210.24 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 210.24 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 22,314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314.87/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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