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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 209.80 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 209.80 and 118.24 is: 177.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 209.80 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/209.80 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 209.80 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 24,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,806.42/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.18

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