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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.11, 193.25 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.11, 193.25 and 128.49 is: 177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.11 : 193.25 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.11/193.25 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.11x = 193.25 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.11x = 24,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,831.38/140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.23

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