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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.98, 210.98 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.98, 210.98 and 111.85 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.98 : 210.98 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.98/210.98 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.98x = 210.98 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.98x = 23,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,597.34/140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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