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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 209.88 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 209.88 and 116.34 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 209.88 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/209.88 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 209.88 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 24,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,417.44/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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