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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 210.18 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 210.18 and 116.04 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 210.18 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/210.18 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 210.18 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 24,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,389.29/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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