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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.42, 193.84 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.42, 193.84 and 130.20 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.42 : 193.84 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.42/193.84 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.42x = 193.84 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.42x = 25,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237.97/140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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