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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 193.34 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 193.34 and 118.11 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 193.34 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/193.34 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 193.34 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 22,834.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,834.80/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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