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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 193.33 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 193.33 and 116.73 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 193.33 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/193.33 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 193.33 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 22,567.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,567.45/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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