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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.43, 193.62 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.43, 193.62 and 120.72 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.43 : 193.62 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.43/193.62 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.43x = 193.62 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.43x = 23,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,373.81/140.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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