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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 210.03 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 210.03 and 108.09 is: 161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 210.03 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/210.03 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 210.03 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 22,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702.14/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.47

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