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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.62, 211.10 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.62, 211.10 and 115.24 is: 173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.62 : 211.10 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.62/211.10 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.62x = 211.10 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.62x = 24,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,327.16/140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.00

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