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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 193.52 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 193.52 and 115.58 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 193.52 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/193.52 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 193.52 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 22,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,367.81/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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