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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 210.18 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 210.18 and 116.02 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 210.18 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/210.18 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 210.18 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 24,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,385.08/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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