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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 210.81 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 210.81 and 99.38 is: 149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 210.81 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/210.81 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 210.81 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 20,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,950.30/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.10

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