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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 211.02 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 211.02 and 118 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 211.02 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/211.02 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 211.02 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 24,900.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,900.36/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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