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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 210.80 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 210.80 and 113.40 is: 169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 210.80 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/210.80 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 210.80 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 23,905.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,905.00/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.86

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