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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 210.70 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 210.70 and 100.01 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 210.70 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/210.70 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 210.70 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 21,072.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,072.11/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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