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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 211.01 and 97.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 211.01 and 97.37 is: 146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 211.01 = 97.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/211.01 = 97.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 211.01 × 97.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 20,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,544.99/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.02

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