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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.56, 211.29 and 100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.56, 211.29 and 100.26 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.56 : 211.29 = 100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.56/211.29 = 100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.56x = 211.29 × 100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.56x = 21,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183.94/140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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