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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 193.20 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 193.20 and 112.56 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 193.20 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/193.20 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 193.20 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 21,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,746.59/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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