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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.49, 193.86 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.49, 193.86 and 117.09 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.49 : 193.86 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.49/193.86 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.49x = 193.86 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.49x = 22,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,699.07/140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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