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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.12, 193.62 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.12, 193.62 and 114.44 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.12 : 193.62 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.12/193.62 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.12x = 193.62 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.12x = 22,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157.87/140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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