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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 210.66 and 116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 210.66 and 116.06 is: 173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 210.66 = 116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/210.66 = 116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 210.66 × 116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 24,448.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448.15/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.77

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