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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 210.60 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 210.60 and 104.49 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 210.60 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/210.60 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 210.60 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 22,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005.59/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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