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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 211.14 and 100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 211.14 and 100.25 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 211.14 = 100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/211.14 = 100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 211.14 × 100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 21,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165.73/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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