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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 210.26 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 210.26 and 113.20 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 210.26 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/210.26 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 210.26 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 23,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,801.43/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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