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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.67, 194.37 and 116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.67, 194.37 and 116.09 is: 160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.67 : 194.37 = 116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.67/194.37 = 116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.67x = 194.37 × 116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.67x = 22,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564.41/140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.41

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