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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.03, 192.71 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.03, 192.71 and 135.99 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.03 : 192.71 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.03/192.71 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.03x = 192.71 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.03x = 26,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,205.95/140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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