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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.61, 193.86 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.61, 193.86 and 116.04 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.61 : 193.86 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.61/193.86 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.61x = 193.86 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.61x = 22,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,495.51/140.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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