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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 193.52 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 193.52 and 135.48 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 193.52 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/193.52 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 193.52 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 26,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,218.09/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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