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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.40, 193.39 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.40, 193.39 and 127.98 is: 176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.40 : 193.39 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.40/193.39 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.40x = 193.39 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.40x = 24,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749.73/140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.28

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