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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 210.95 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 210.95 and 140.94 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 210.95 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/210.95 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 210.95 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 29,731.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,731.91/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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