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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 192.96 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 192.96 and 118.08 is: 162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 192.96 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/192.96 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 192.96 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 22,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784.72/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.56

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