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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.40, 210.96 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.40, 210.96 and 113.40 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.40 : 210.96 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.40/210.96 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.40x = 210.96 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.40x = 23,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,922.86/140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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