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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.71, 210.75 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.71, 210.75 and 113.37 is: 169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.71 : 210.75 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.71/210.75 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.71x = 210.75 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.71x = 23,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,892.73/140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.80

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