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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 211 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 211 and 104.60 is: 156.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 211 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/211 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 211 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 22,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,070.60/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.97

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