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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.50, 210.17 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.50, 210.17 and 115.84 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.50 : 210.17 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.50/210.17 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.50x = 210.17 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.50x = 24,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,346.09/140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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