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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 210.84 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 210.84 and 106.29 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 210.84 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/210.84 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 210.84 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 22,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410.18/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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