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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.29, 192.70 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.29, 192.70 and 115.67 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.29 : 192.70 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.29/192.70 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.29x = 192.70 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.29x = 22,289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289.58/140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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