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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 193.42 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 193.42 and 132.65 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 193.42 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/193.42 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 193.42 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 25,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657.16/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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