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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 193.23 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 193.23 and 132.21 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 193.23 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/193.23 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 193.23 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 25,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,546.94/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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