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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 210.16 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 210.16 and 114.19 is: 171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 210.16 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/210.16 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 210.16 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 23,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,997.36/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.00

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