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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.55, 210.48 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.55, 210.48 and 116.03 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.55 : 210.48 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.55/210.48 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.55x = 210.48 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.55x = 24,420.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,420.36/140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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