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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 210.38 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 210.38 and 117.20 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 210.38 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/210.38 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 210.38 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 24,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,656.54/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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