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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.90, 210.94 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.90, 210.94 and 104.99 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.90 : 210.94 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.90/210.94 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.90x = 210.94 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.90x = 22,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146.59/140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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