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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.74, 210.78 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.74, 210.78 and 118.06 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.74 : 210.78 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.74/210.78 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.74x = 210.78 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.74x = 24,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,884.69/140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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