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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 210.59 and 104.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 210.59 and 104.11 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 210.59 = 104.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/210.59 = 104.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 210.59 × 104.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 21,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,923.47/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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