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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 209.88 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 209.88 and 109.68 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 209.88 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/209.88 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 209.88 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 23,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,019.64/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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