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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.06, 209.82 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.06, 209.82 and 117.38 is: 175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 209.82 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/209.82 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 209.82 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 24,628.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,628.67/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.84

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