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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 210.89 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 210.89 and 100.23 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 210.89 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/210.89 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 210.89 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 21,137.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,137.00/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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