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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 210.24 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 210.24 and 117.66 is: 176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 210.24 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/210.24 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 210.24 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 24,736.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736.84/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.26

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