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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 211.16 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 211.16 and 108.75 is: 162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 211.16 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/211.16 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 211.16 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 22,963.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,963.11/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.96

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