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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 210.12 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 210.12 and 114.42 is: 171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 210.12 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/210.12 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 210.12 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 24,041.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,041.93/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.53

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