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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 209.96 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 209.96 and 116.72 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 209.96 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/209.96 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 209.96 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 24,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,506.53/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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