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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 193.01 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 193.01 and 116.76 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 193.01 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/193.01 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 193.01 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 22,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,535.85/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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