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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 210.50 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 210.50 and 102.08 is: 152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 210.50 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/210.50 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 210.50 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 21,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,487.84/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.92

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