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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.87, 211.40 and 100.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.87, 211.40 and 100.37 is: 150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.87 : 211.40 = 100.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.87/211.40 = 100.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.87x = 211.40 × 100.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.87x = 21,218.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,218.22/140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.62

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