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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140, 193.22 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140, 193.22 and 133.85 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140 : 193.22 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140/193.22 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140x = 193.22 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140x = 25,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,862.50/140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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