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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 211.16 and 97.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 211.16 and 97.36 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 211.16 = 97.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/211.16 = 97.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 211.16 × 97.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 20,558.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558.54/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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