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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 193.24 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 193.24 and 81.82 is: 112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 193.24 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/193.24 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 193.24 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 15,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,810.90/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.90

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