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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 193.17 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 193.17 and 116.82 is: 161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 193.17 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/193.17 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 193.17 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 22,566.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,566.12/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.07

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