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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 193.20 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 193.20 and 112.28 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 193.20 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/193.20 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 193.20 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 21,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,692.50/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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