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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.01, 193.18 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.01, 193.18 and 127.25 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.01 : 193.18 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.01/193.18 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.01x = 193.18 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.01x = 24,581.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,581.35/140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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