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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.65, 193.99 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.65, 193.99 and 116.05 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.65 : 193.99 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.65/193.99 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.65x = 193.99 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.65x = 22,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512.54/140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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