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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.78, 211.32 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.78, 211.32 and 115.40 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.78 : 211.32 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.78/211.32 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.78x = 211.32 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.78x = 24,386.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,386.33/140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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