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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.19, 193.62 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.19, 193.62 and 127.08 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.19 : 193.62 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.19/193.62 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.19x = 193.62 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.19x = 24,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605.23/140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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