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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 209.96 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 209.96 and 111.33 is: 166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 209.96 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/209.96 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 209.96 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 23,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,374.85/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.77

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