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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.93, 212.22 and 102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.93, 212.22 and 102.67 is: 154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.93 : 212.22 = 102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.93/212.22 = 102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.93x = 212.22 × 102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.93x = 21,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,788.63/140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.61

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