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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 193.28 and 81.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 193.28 and 81.85 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 193.28 = 81.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/193.28 = 81.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 193.28 × 81.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 15,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,819.97/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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