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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.80, 211.28 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.80, 211.28 and 110.28 is: 165.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.80 : 211.28 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.80/211.28 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.80x = 211.28 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.80x = 23,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,299.96/140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.48

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