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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.26, 193.09 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.26, 193.09 and 118.42 is: 163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.26 : 193.09 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.26/193.09 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.26x = 193.09 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.26x = 22,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,865.72/140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.02

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