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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 193.36 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 193.36 and 81.88 is: 112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 193.36 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/193.36 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 193.36 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 15,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,832.32/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.99

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