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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 193.80 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 193.80 and 114.72 is: 158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 193.80 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/193.80 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 193.80 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 22,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,232.74/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.62

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