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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.76, 210.85 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.76, 210.85 and 114.95 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.76 : 210.85 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.76/210.85 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.76x = 210.85 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.76x = 24,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,237.45/140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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