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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 210.87 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 210.87 and 104.34 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 210.87 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/210.87 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 210.87 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 22,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,002.18/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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