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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 211.43 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 211.43 and 100.59 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 211.43 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/211.43 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 211.43 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 21,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,267.74/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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