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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 193.34 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 193.34 and 117.44 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 193.34 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/193.34 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 193.34 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 22,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,705.85/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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