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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 193.69 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 193.69 and 115.66 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 193.69 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/193.69 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 193.69 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 22,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,402.19/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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