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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 211.13 and 100.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 211.13 and 100.28 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 211.13 = 100.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/211.13 = 100.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 211.13 × 100.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 21,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,171.31/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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