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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.89, 210.99 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.89, 210.99 and 100.12 is: 149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.89 : 210.99 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.89/210.99 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.89x = 210.99 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.89x = 21,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,124.32/140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.93

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