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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 210.58 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 210.58 and 113.09 is: 169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 210.58 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/210.58 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 210.58 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 23,813.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,813.16/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.34

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