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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.93, 210.63 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.93, 210.63 and 102.49 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.93 : 210.63 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.93/210.63 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.93x = 210.63 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.93x = 21,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,587.47/140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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