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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 210.70 and 100.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 210.70 and 100.02 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 210.70 = 100.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/210.70 = 100.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 210.70 × 100.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 21,074.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,074.21/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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