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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 210.42 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 210.42 and 99.87 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 210.42 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/210.42 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 210.42 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 21,014.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,014.65/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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