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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 210.34 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 210.34 and 116.44 is: 174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 210.34 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/210.34 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 210.34 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 24,491.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,491.99/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.59

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