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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 211.08 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 211.08 and 100.07 is: 150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 211.08 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/211.08 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 211.08 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 21,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,122.78/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.07

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