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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.09, 193.31 and 81.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.09, 193.31 and 81.05 is: 111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.09 : 193.31 = 81.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.09/193.31 = 81.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.09x = 193.31 × 81.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.09x = 15,668.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,668.57/140.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.85

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