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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 192.20 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 192.20 and 136.50 is: 187.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 192.20 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/192.20 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 192.20 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 26,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235.30/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.26

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