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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.11, 193.37 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.11, 193.37 and 116.75 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.11 : 193.37 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.11/193.37 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.11x = 193.37 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.11x = 22,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,575.85/140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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