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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.42, 210.17 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.42, 210.17 and 114.53 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.42 : 210.17 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.42/210.17 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.42x = 210.17 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.42x = 24,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,070.77/140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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