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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 210.06 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 210.06 and 117.58 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 210.06 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/210.06 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 210.06 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 24,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,698.85/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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