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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.68, 210.48 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.68, 210.48 and 113.68 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.68 : 210.48 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.68/210.48 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.68x = 210.48 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.68x = 23,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,927.37/140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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