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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 210.27 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 210.27 and 101.91 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 210.27 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/210.27 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 210.27 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 21,428.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428.62/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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