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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.18, 193.49 and 87.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.18, 193.49 and 87.78 is: 121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.18 : 193.49 = 87.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.18/193.49 = 87.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.18x = 193.49 × 87.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.18x = 16,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,985.17/140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.17

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