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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.08, 193.23 and 118.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.08, 193.23 and 118.21 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.08 : 193.23 = 118.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.08/193.23 = 118.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.08x = 193.23 × 118.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.08x = 22,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841.72/140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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