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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 193.35 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 193.35 and 81.88 is: 113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 193.35 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/193.35 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 193.35 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 15,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,831.50/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.01

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