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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 209.96 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 209.96 and 117.56 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 209.96 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/209.96 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 209.96 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 24,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,682.90/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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