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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 210.24 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 210.24 and 97.92 is: 146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 210.24 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/210.24 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 210.24 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 20,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586.70/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.38

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