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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 210.97 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 210.97 and 99.47 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 210.97 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/210.97 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 210.97 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 20,984.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,984.65/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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