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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.99, 211.12 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.99, 211.12 and 113.43 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.99 : 211.12 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.99/211.12 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.99x = 211.12 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.99x = 23,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,946.27/140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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