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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 210.92 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 210.92 and 113.20 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 210.92 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/210.92 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 210.92 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 23,875.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,875.05/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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