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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.92, 211.01 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.92, 211.01 and 113.36 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.92 : 211.01 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.92/211.01 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.92x = 211.01 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.92x = 23,919.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,919.53/140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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