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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.13, 193.47 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.13, 193.47 and 111.24 is: 153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.13 : 193.47 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.13/193.47 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.13x = 193.47 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.13x = 21,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,521.60/140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.58

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