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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.03, 193.25 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.03, 193.25 and 81.82 is: 112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.03 : 193.25 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.03/193.25 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.03x = 193.25 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.03x = 15,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,811.72/140.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.92

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