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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 210.87 and 100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 210.87 and 100.19 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 210.87 = 100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/210.87 = 100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 210.87 × 100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 21,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,126.01/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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