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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 209.91 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 209.91 and 115.55 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 209.91 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/209.91 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 209.91 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 24,256.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,256.06/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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