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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.52, 210.30 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.52, 210.30 and 114.54 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.52 : 210.30 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.52/210.30 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.52x = 210.30 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.52x = 24,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,087.76/140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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