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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 193.08 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 193.08 and 127.08 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 193.08 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/193.08 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 193.08 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 24,536.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,536.61/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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