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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.66, 211.18 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.66, 211.18 and 113.52 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.66 : 211.18 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.66/211.18 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.66x = 211.18 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.66x = 23,973.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,973.15/140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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