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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.25, 211.01 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.25, 211.01 and 117.27 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.25 : 211.01 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.25/211.01 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.25x = 211.01 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.25x = 24,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,744.56/140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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