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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 209.22 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 209.22 and 109.60 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 209.22 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/209.22 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 209.22 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 22,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,930.51/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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