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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.97, 212.01 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.97, 212.01 and 113.97 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.97 : 212.01 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.97/212.01 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.97x = 212.01 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.97x = 24,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,162.78/140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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