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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.91, 194.01 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.91, 194.01 and 116.31 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.91 : 194.01 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.91/194.01 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.91x = 194.01 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.91x = 22,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,565.30/140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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