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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.59, 210.02 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.59, 210.02 and 99.69 is: 148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.59 : 210.02 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.59/210.02 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.59x = 210.02 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.59x = 20,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,936.89/140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.92

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