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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 211.14 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 211.14 and 116.64 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 211.14 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/211.14 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 211.14 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 24,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,627.37/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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