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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.27, 209.91 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.27, 209.91 and 111.12 is: 166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.27 : 209.91 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.27/209.91 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.27x = 209.91 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.27x = 23,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,325.20/140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.29

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