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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 209.85 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 209.85 and 118.23 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 209.85 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/209.85 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 209.85 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 24,810.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,810.57/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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