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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.36, 193.68 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.36, 193.68 and 118.52 is: 163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.36 : 193.68 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.36/193.68 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.36x = 193.68 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.36x = 22,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,954.95/140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.54

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