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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.64, 210.69 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.64, 210.69 and 114.86 is: 172.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.64 : 210.69 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.64/210.69 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.64x = 210.69 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.64x = 24,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,198.80/140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.06

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