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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.11, 209.80 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.11, 209.80 and 117.22 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.11 : 209.80 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.11/209.80 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.11x = 209.80 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.11x = 24,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,592.76/140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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