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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.92, 211.02 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.92, 211.02 and 108.52 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.92 : 211.02 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.92/211.02 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.92x = 211.02 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.92x = 22,899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899.89/140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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