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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 210.78 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 210.78 and 112.12 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 210.78 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/210.78 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 210.78 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 23,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632.65/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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