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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.48, 210.88 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.48, 210.88 and 112.16 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.48 : 210.88 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.48/210.88 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.48x = 210.88 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.48x = 23,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,652.30/140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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