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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 210.96 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 210.96 and 106.47 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 210.96 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/210.96 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 210.96 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 22,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,460.91/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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