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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 209.93 and 113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 209.93 and 113.18 is: 169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 209.93 = 113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/209.93 = 113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 209.93 × 113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 23,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,758.26/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.49

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