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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.99, 210.96 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.99, 210.96 and 104.47 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.99 : 210.96 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.99/210.96 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.99x = 210.96 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.99x = 22,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,038.46/140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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