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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 211.08 and 100.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 211.08 and 100.36 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 211.08 = 100.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/211.08 = 100.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 211.08 × 100.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 21,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,182.93/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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