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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 193.80 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 193.80 and 128.20 is: 176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 193.80 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/193.80 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 193.80 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 24,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845.16/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.91

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