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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 210.17 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 210.17 and 117.48 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 210.17 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/210.17 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 210.17 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 24,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,690.18/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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