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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 211.49 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 211.49 and 97.49 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 211.49 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/211.49 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 211.49 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 20,616.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,616.62/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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