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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.00, 209.64 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.00, 209.64 and 114.03 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.00 : 209.64 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.00/209.64 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.00x = 209.64 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.00x = 23,905.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,905.25/140.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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