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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 209.88 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 209.88 and 117.06 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 209.88 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/209.88 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 209.88 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 24,568.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,568.55/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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