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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 209.84 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 209.84 and 118.40 is: 177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 209.84 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/209.84 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 209.84 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 24,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,843.41/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.29

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