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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.80, 211.68 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.80, 211.68 and 118.48 is: 178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.80 : 211.68 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.80/211.68 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.80x = 211.68 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.80x = 25,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,079.85/140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.12

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