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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.28, 193.47 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.28, 193.47 and 119.58 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.28 : 193.47 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.28/193.47 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.28x = 193.47 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.28x = 23,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,135.14/140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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