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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 192.66 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 192.66 and 112.28 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 192.66 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/192.66 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 192.66 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 21,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,631.86/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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