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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 210.68 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 210.68 and 108.42 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 210.68 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/210.68 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 210.68 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 22,841.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841.93/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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