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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 211.29 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 211.29 and 114.77 is: 172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 211.29 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/211.29 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 211.29 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 24,248.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,248.12/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.32

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