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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.57, 210.96 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.57, 210.96 and 104.39 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.57 : 210.96 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.57/210.96 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.57x = 210.96 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.57x = 22,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,022.11/140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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