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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 210.40 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 210.40 and 113.49 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 210.40 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/210.40 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 210.40 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 23,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,877.73/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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