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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.56, 210.66 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.56, 210.66 and 116.80 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.56 : 210.66 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.56/210.66 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.56x = 210.66 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.56x = 24,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605.09/140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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