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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 210.40 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 210.40 and 114.53 is: 172.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 210.40 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/210.40 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 210.40 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 24,095.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,095.77/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.06

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