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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.07, 193.37 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.07, 193.37 and 130.87 is: 180.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.07 : 193.37 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.07/193.37 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.07x = 193.37 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.07x = 25,306.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,306.33/140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.67

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