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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.38, 211.26 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.38, 211.26 and 116.20 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.38 : 211.26 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.38/211.26 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.38x = 211.26 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.38x = 24,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,548.41/140.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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