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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.92, 211.14 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.92, 211.14 and 102.20 is: 153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.92 : 211.14 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.92/211.14 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.92x = 211.14 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.92x = 21,577.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,577.45/140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.12

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