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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.75, 210.95 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.75, 210.95 and 104.34 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.75 : 210.95 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.75/210.95 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.75x = 210.95 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.75x = 22,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,011.18/140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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