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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.80, 211.97 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.80, 211.97 and 104.96 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.80 : 211.97 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.80/211.97 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.80x = 211.97 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.80x = 22,248.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248.37/140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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