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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 209.79 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 209.79 and 115.71 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 209.79 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/209.79 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 209.79 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 24,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,274.80/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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