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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.70, 211.14 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.70, 211.14 and 104.52 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.70 : 211.14 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.70/211.14 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.70x = 211.14 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.70x = 22,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,068.35/140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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