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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 193.20 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 193.20 and 81.80 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 193.20 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/193.20 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 193.20 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 15,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802.79/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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