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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.73, 210.17 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.73, 210.17 and 111.26 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.73 : 210.17 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.73/210.17 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.73x = 210.17 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.73x = 23,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,383.51/140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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