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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 209.84 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 209.84 and 109.43 is: 163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 209.84 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/209.84 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 209.84 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 22,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,961.19/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.87

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