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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.11, 210.18 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.11, 210.18 and 114.66 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.11 : 210.18 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.11/210.18 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.11x = 210.18 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.11x = 24,099.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,099.24/140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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