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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.54, 193.89 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.54, 193.89 and 118.36 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.54 : 193.89 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.54/193.89 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.54x = 193.89 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.54x = 22,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,949.51/140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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