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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 210.90 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 210.90 and 97.30 is: 146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 210.90 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/210.90 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 210.90 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 20,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,520.57/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.02

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