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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 210.83 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 210.83 and 97.65 is: 146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 210.83 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/210.83 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 210.83 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 20,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,587.06/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.30

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