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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.72, 210.54 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.72, 210.54 and 117.62 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.72 : 210.54 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.72/210.54 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.72x = 210.54 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.72x = 24,763.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,763.71/140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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