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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.41, 193.89 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.41, 193.89 and 119.45 is: 164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.41 : 193.89 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.41/193.89 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.41x = 193.89 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.41x = 23,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160.16/140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.95

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