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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 210.18 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 210.18 and 117.03 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 210.18 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/210.18 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 210.18 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 24,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597.37/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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