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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 211.46 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 211.46 and 116.82 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 211.46 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/211.46 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 211.46 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 24,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,702.76/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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