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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.71, 218.31 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.71, 218.31 and 140.39 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.71 : 218.31 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.71/218.31 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.71x = 218.31 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.71x = 30,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,647.45/145.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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