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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.59, 210.93 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.59, 210.93 and 117.71 is: 176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.59 : 210.93 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.59/210.93 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.59x = 210.93 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.59x = 24,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,828.57/140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.60

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