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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.03, 192.59 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.03, 192.59 and 112.36 is: 154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.03 : 192.59 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.03/192.59 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.03x = 192.59 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.03x = 21,639.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,639.41/140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.53

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