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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.77, 210.80 and 116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.77, 210.80 and 116.65 is: 174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.77 : 210.80 = 116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.77/210.80 = 116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.77x = 210.80 × 116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.77x = 24,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589.24/140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.68

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