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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.35, 193.70 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.35, 193.70 and 117 is: 161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.35 : 193.70 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.35/193.70 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.35x = 193.70 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.35x = 22,662.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662.90/140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.47

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