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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 209.88 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 209.88 and 116.04 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 209.88 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/209.88 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 209.88 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 24,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,354.48/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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