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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.66, 193.67 and 116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.66, 193.67 and 116.06 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.66 : 193.67 = 116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.66/193.67 = 116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.66x = 193.67 × 116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.66x = 22,476.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476.76/140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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