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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.62, 193.71 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.62, 193.71 and 117.28 is: 161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.62 : 193.71 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.62/193.71 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.62x = 193.71 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.62x = 22,718.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,718.31/140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.56

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