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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.01, 235.02 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.01, 235.02 and 140.50 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.01 : 235.02 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.01/235.02 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.01x = 235.02 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.01x = 33,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,019.90/157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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