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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 192.53 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 192.53 and 133.76 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 192.53 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/192.53 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 192.53 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 25,752.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,752.81/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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