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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 210.87 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 210.87 and 97.27 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 210.87 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/210.87 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 210.87 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 20,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,510.80/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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