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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 193.37 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 193.37 and 131.99 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 193.37 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/193.37 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 193.37 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 25,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,521.28/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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