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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.66, 193.94 and 118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.66, 193.94 and 118.78 is: 163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.66 : 193.94 = 118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.66/193.94 = 118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.66x = 193.94 × 118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.66x = 23,036.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,036.19/140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.77

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