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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.22, 193.60 and 130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.22, 193.60 and 130.99 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.22 : 193.60 = 130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.22/193.60 = 130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.22x = 193.60 × 130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.22x = 25,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359.51/140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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