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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 210.60 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 210.60 and 100.04 is: 149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 210.60 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/210.60 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 210.60 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 21,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,067.37/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.80

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