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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.15, 193.41 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.15, 193.41 and 81.96 is: 113.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.15 : 193.41 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.15/193.41 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.15x = 193.41 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.15x = 15,851.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851.88/140.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.11

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