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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 209.80 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 209.80 and 109.46 is: 163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 209.80 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/209.80 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 209.80 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 22,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,964.71/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.99

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