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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 209.88 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 209.88 and 118.43 is: 177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 209.88 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/209.88 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 209.88 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 24,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,856.09/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.43

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