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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 210.12 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 210.12 and 116.62 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 210.12 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/210.12 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 210.12 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 24,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,504.19/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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