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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 210.88 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 210.88 and 99.69 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 210.88 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/210.88 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 210.88 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 21,022.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,022.27/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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