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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 193.79 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 193.79 and 129.99 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 193.79 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/193.79 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 193.79 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 25,191.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,191.81/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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