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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.77, 211.88 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.77, 211.88 and 106.70 is: 160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.77 : 211.88 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.77/211.88 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.77x = 211.88 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.77x = 22,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607.60/140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.60

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