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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.81, 210.99 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.81, 210.99 and 111.80 is: 167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.81 : 210.99 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.81/210.99 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.81x = 210.99 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.81x = 23,587.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,587.63/140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.52

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