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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 193.38 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 193.38 and 130.32 is: 179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 193.38 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/193.38 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 193.38 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 25,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,201.28/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.96

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