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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.66, 210.69 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.66, 210.69 and 100.16 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.66 : 210.69 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.66/210.69 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.66x = 210.69 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.66x = 21,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,101.66/140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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