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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.78, 193.97 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.78, 193.97 and 117.33 is: 161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.78 : 193.97 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.78/193.97 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.78x = 193.97 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.78x = 22,757.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757.91/140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.66

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