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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 211.31 and 100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 211.31 and 100.26 is: 150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 211.31 = 100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/211.31 = 100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 211.31 × 100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 21,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,185.44/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.44

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