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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.15, 209.96 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.15, 209.96 and 115.78 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.15 : 209.96 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.15/209.96 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.15x = 209.96 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.15x = 24,307.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,307.54/140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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