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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.58, 211.08 and 110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.58, 211.08 and 110.22 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.58 : 211.08 = 110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.58/211.08 = 110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.58x = 211.08 × 110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.58x = 23,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,265.24/140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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