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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.06, 192.81 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.06, 192.81 and 115.46 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 192.81 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/192.81 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 192.81 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 22,261.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261.84/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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