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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.06, 193.37 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.06, 193.37 and 131.34 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 193.37 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/193.37 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 193.37 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 25,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,398.02/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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