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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 193.60 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 193.60 and 135.19 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 193.60 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/193.60 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 193.60 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 26,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,171.14/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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