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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.60, 210.44 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.60, 210.44 and 114.50 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.60 : 210.44 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.60/210.44 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.60x = 210.44 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.60x = 24,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,095.38/140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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