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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.25, 210.55 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.25, 210.55 and 114.74 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.25 : 210.55 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.25/210.55 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.25x = 210.55 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.25x = 24,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,158.51/140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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