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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 210.43 and 99.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 210.43 and 99.75 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 210.43 = 99.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/210.43 = 99.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 210.43 × 99.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 20,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,990.39/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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