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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.79, 211.24 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.79, 211.24 and 100.53 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.79 : 211.24 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.79/211.24 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.79x = 211.24 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.79x = 21,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,236.08/140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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