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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.32, 193.35 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.32, 193.35 and 118.45 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.32 : 193.35 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.32/193.35 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.32x = 193.35 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.32x = 22,902.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,902.31/140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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