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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.68, 210.51 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.68, 210.51 and 102.25 is: 153.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.68 : 210.51 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.68/210.51 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.68x = 210.51 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.68x = 21,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,524.65/140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.00

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